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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Buckinghamshire New University

High Wycombe · Guardian UK #96

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/8

Bristol

scored higher in 6 categories

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2/8

Buckinghamshire New

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Buckinghamshire New University is ahead on established, courses.

Bristol, UWE vs Buckinghamshire New University at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Buckinghamshire New University both teach 47 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Film Production & Cinematography. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Buckinghamshire New University offers 292 courses across 59 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,910 at Buckinghamshire New University, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,550 at Buckinghamshire New University: Buckinghamshire New University is about £700 a year cheaper.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 16 and Buckinghamshire New University in 16. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £22,000 from Buckinghamshire New University. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Buckinghamshire New University is higher in 22 and Bristol, UWE in 12.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#761
QS World
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#601
THE World
—
#66
Guardian UK
#96
1969
Established
1893
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Bristol, UWE

Buckinghamshire New University

86%
85.3%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£31,400
£30,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
8.3%

International

International student share

257
292

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
0

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Bristol

107 countries · 24.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India14%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.5%
  • 🇨🇳China4.5%
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Buckinghamshire New

37 countries · 8.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India36.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan11.4%
  • 🇷🇴Romania11.4%
  • 🌐Nepal8.8%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%

Subjects

47 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

Bristol, UWE

Buckinghamshire New University

Also taught at both: Law, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Accounting, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Management, Health & Social Care, Information Systems & Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, Technology & Logistics, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Adult Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computing & IT, Medical Imaging, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Politics & International Relations, Social Work, Childhood & Youth Studies, Children's Nursing, Midwifery, Teacher Training, General Engineering, Personal & Professional Development, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at Buckinghamshire New University

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

Bristol, UWE
£15,750
Buckinghamshire New University
£15,910

About the same.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Buckinghamshire New University
£15,550

Buckinghamshire New University is about £700 a year cheaper.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Bristol, UWE

Buckinghamshire New University

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    87%Satisfaction73%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    72%Satisfaction74%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    87%Satisfaction98%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    81%Satisfaction94%

  • Software Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    74%Satisfaction71%

Showing the 12 largest of 34 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Bristol, UWE

College of Health, Science and Society Dean's Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

UWE Bristol Global Success Scholarship

£9,000

Deadline: N/A

Avon and Somerset Police Widening Participation Bursary

£5,760

Deadline: N/A

Certificate in Counselling Skills Scholarship

50%

Deadline: N/A

College of Health, Science and Society MSc Scholarship

50%

Deadline: N/A

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Buckinghamshire New University

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Buckinghamshire New University: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or Buckinghamshire New University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,910 at Buckinghamshire New University, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,550 at Buckinghamshire New University: Buckinghamshire New University is about £700 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Bristol, UWE and Buckinghamshire New University?

Both universities teach 47 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Sociology & Criminology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computer Science, Marketing, Architecture, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies and 35 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or Buckinghamshire New University better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £22,500 from Buckinghamshire New University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Bristol, UWE and 87% at Buckinghamshire New University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Buckinghamshire New University offer more courses?

Buckinghamshire New University lists 292 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at Buckinghamshire New University?

Bristol, UWE teaches 25 subject areas that Buckinghamshire New University does not, including Ecology & Conservation, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Forensic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Mathematics, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems and 17 more.

What can you study at Buckinghamshire New University but not at Bristol, UWE?

Buckinghamshire New University teaches 12 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Music, Social Policy & Public Policy, Performing Arts (General), Dance, Applied Psychology, Biotechnology, Crafts & Applied Arts, Nursing (General) and 4 more.

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Buckinghamshire New University292 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses